It’s been a while since my last outfit post and this one features one of my all-time favorite outfits which I have lovingly dubbed “The Beskirted Lumberjack”. Based on the feedback you guys gave me on my last outfit post, I have included better photos this time which you will find at the bottom of the post.
The prominent feature of this outfit is a button-down shirt with large red and black checkers. It is a bold and bright shirt that couldn’t be more of a stereotype of typical “masculine” clothing in Western cultures. I like to pair it with one of my black skirts and either black thermal tights or cotton leggings depending on how cold it is.
In the photos below, I am wearing it with my black skirt from Engelbert-Strauss and with black cotton leggings which I find more comfortable than tights. Also in the photos below, you will notice I am wearing my brown heeled boots from Anna Field. I like to wear brown boots with the outfit, but will sometimes wear black instead. I have the same boots in black.
I have worn this outfit sans heeled boots in public many times and have never had anyone comment on it. I tend not to wear heeled shoes out because at 191 cm (6′ 2″) without heels, I already have difficulties fitting into things without heels. Instead, I will wear flat boots or my sneakers.
The outfit as shown consists of the following components:
- Red and black checkered shirt from Walmart
- The black skirt from Engelbert-Strauss
- Brown heeled boots from Anna Field
- Black, cotton leggings
What do you think about the outfit? Would you change something about it or keep it the way it is? Let me know in the comments below!
Thanks – Love those boots so much, I had to get them. From the UK Site…
I really love them too! I also have the black pair and they are my favorites. I’m glad you could get them in the UK!
A skirt that could pass as men’s cargo shorts. Simple. Issue is the ability to move around in a narrow skirt. I have several of these types. Why won’t designer make a man’s skirt like this? I wear them with knee socks.
That is true. It looks like a work skirt and in theory could be, but since it’s so narrow and tight, it makes moving around a little too difficult to be practical for physical work. I would love it if designers would make men’s skirts like this!
Really a great look!
It’s perfect if you wanna have a real masculine look. With your lumberjack shirt you look really perfect.
Could you please give some details regarding size and length?
Thank you!
As far as I can see, Engelbert Strauss does not give these details on their website. According to the pictures published, it seems to be on the short side.
I personally prefer a more a line type of skirts and / or pleats. It gives more movement flexibility.
great look, we all have that one outfit that we like to wear.
Thank you! And you’re absolutely right about everyone having that one outfit that we like to wear the most.
Looks good, Alex. I have some very similar boots, in black, brown, and tan. What would that outfit look like with the shirt tucked in (and a belt, if the skirt allows it)?
Thank you! I do wear a black belt with it with a silver buckle, but I generally find tucked in shirts to be quite uncomfortable which is why I rarely tuck them in.
Interesting! It makes sense that untucked would feel freer, but I feel rather unassembled when untucked, and dislike my look without a distinct waist visible. Glad I have a waist!
That also makes sense. It is certainly messier to have your shirt untucked, but I just find myself constantly pulling at my shirt if I have it tucked in.
Most, if not all, denim and cotton-based skirts, should have spandex/elastane incorporated into them to facilitate movement. As a rule I generally don’t wear below-the-knee skirts but in any case I wouldn’t wear any that wouldn’t let me take two steps at a time up a staircase, reasonably comfortably. Stretchy material is a must for me.
Incidentally, does your “lumberjack” skirt have back pockets? I actually prefer back ones to front ones for things like wallets and phones, (tho’ not keys). I converted a cord skirt having only front pockets and a back zip so that the pockets are now at the back and the zip, front.
Finally, I’ve adopted the Moniker ‘Amparo’ (AMP being my initials) as I found out recently that it”s a Spanish female name, despite the masculine -o ending, and it suits my female persona when I want to express it.
That makes sense. I don’t mind the restriction most of the time, but when I’m trying to do any ort of physical work like this skirt suggests it would be good for, I obviously need something that allows for freedom of movement. I tend to resort to normal work pants or one of my utility kilts for that sort of work.
And yes, it does have nice, large back pockets where a typical male wallet fits with room to spare. Even my wife’s much larger wallet fits in the back pockets without much of a fuss, although it does stick out a bit.
I’d like to see with the shirt tucked in.
However it’s a cool outfit, a perfect “daily” outfit.
You could post your outfit in r/menskirts or r/oldhagfashion, the latter being a very open minded and warm community!
It really is a great daily outfit. It’s comfortable, utilitarian and I feel great in it!
Yes, I do like that look. I wear something similar quite often. This evening my wife and I went to a bar/lounge/club for a drink and to listen to a friend who was playing there. I wore a white t-shirt under a checkered black/white flannel shirt – over a black utility kilt, long black socks (hose) and black Sketchers (loafers). I would not, however, wear heeled boots (not lumberjack-like) and my wife would not like them.
It’s a great look that embraces skirts without deviating too far off the typical “male” look. I like the balance, although I’m not opposed to something more “feminine” either. Sounds like you had a great outfit on! I don’t wear heeled boots outside of the house because they are too impractical and I am already over 6’2″ without them. I certainly don’t need the extra height.
It’s not for the extra height but because heels are stylish!
I agree that they are stylish which is why I like to wear them anyway. I’ve just found that I dislike wearing them out.
Just came across this site, and it nice to find kindred spirits. That is an amazing skirt, probably a bit short for me but I really like it. Now I want to find something similar on my side of the Atlantic. Thanks for sharing!
Welcome to the site! I hope you enjoy it! I really do love that skirt. I have it in four different colors and they are probably my most-worn skirts. It would be nice if they sold them in North America though!